Post by thesolution on Sept 12, 2020 9:38:19 GMT -5
Caffe Panna Pistachio Explosion
CaffePanna's goal is to bring that same welcoming spirit and all-day accessibility to the heart of New York City, with an emphasis on delicious ice cream that marries elements of both Italian and American traditions.
Pistachio Explosion is labeled as "A pistachio base ice cream, fig caramel swirl, and oatmeal cookies"
A pistachio base ice cream is new to me. I have never scooped a plain pistachio base as Ample Hills Pistachio squared was never available for online ordering. As expected the Caffe Panna base is very rich, dense, and creamy. There is a slight earthly flavor that tickles your taste buds. This is not an overpowering flavor by any means but shines just enough to let the mix-ins do the talking.
The fig caramel swirl is locked and loaded. From top to bottom this is pooled all over the place in globs. The luscious caramel is thick and provides a syrupy liqueur backend taste. The amount of sweetness provided by the fig enhances the pint with a hybrid honey inclusion. The oatmeal cookies are fantastic. The cookies are very soft, chewy, and melt in your mouth. I personally think the addition of raisins in the oatmeal cookies would only enhance this pint, but beggars can't be choosers.
I for one am not a huge pistachio person, but I went into this flavor with an open mind and came out a believer. Caffe Panna continues to work their magic on getting me out of the comfort zone of flavors I prefer. All of the elements from the base, swirl, and mix-ins paired in tandem to make one of the best flavors I have scooped in 2020.
Grade: A+
Found: Caffe Panna
New York, New York
CaffePanna's goal is to bring that same welcoming spirit and all-day accessibility to the heart of New York City, with an emphasis on delicious ice cream that marries elements of both Italian and American traditions.
Pistachio Explosion is labeled as "A pistachio base ice cream, fig caramel swirl, and oatmeal cookies"
A pistachio base ice cream is new to me. I have never scooped a plain pistachio base as Ample Hills Pistachio squared was never available for online ordering. As expected the Caffe Panna base is very rich, dense, and creamy. There is a slight earthly flavor that tickles your taste buds. This is not an overpowering flavor by any means but shines just enough to let the mix-ins do the talking.
The fig caramel swirl is locked and loaded. From top to bottom this is pooled all over the place in globs. The luscious caramel is thick and provides a syrupy liqueur backend taste. The amount of sweetness provided by the fig enhances the pint with a hybrid honey inclusion. The oatmeal cookies are fantastic. The cookies are very soft, chewy, and melt in your mouth. I personally think the addition of raisins in the oatmeal cookies would only enhance this pint, but beggars can't be choosers.
I for one am not a huge pistachio person, but I went into this flavor with an open mind and came out a believer. Caffe Panna continues to work their magic on getting me out of the comfort zone of flavors I prefer. All of the elements from the base, swirl, and mix-ins paired in tandem to make one of the best flavors I have scooped in 2020.
Grade: A+
Found: Caffe Panna
New York, New York